Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 107
Devapūjā-krama: Ārghya-saṃskāra, Maṇḍala–Nyāsa, Mudrā-pradarśana, Āvaraṇa-arcana, Homa, Japa, and Kṣamāpaṇa
जाग्रत्स्वप्नसुषुप्त्यंतेऽवस्थासु मनसा वदेत् । वाचा हस्ताभ्यां च पद्भ्यामुदरेण ततः परम् ॥ १०७ ॥
jāgratsvapnasuṣuptyaṃte'vasthāsu manasā vadet | vācā hastābhyāṃ ca padbhyāmudareṇa tataḥ param || 107 ||
Pada penghujung keadaan jaga, mimpi dan tidur lena, hendaklah seseorang “berkata” dengan minda; kemudian dengan ucapan, dengan kedua tangan, dengan kaki, dan sesudah itu dengan perut (yakni melalui fungsi jasmani melampaui tutur kata).
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Vedāṅga/technical context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It outlines a graded model of expression—mind, speech, and bodily action—implying that spiritual discipline begins with inner regulation (manas) and then purifies outward conduct.
Bhakti is strengthened when devotion is consistent across levels: inwardly (mental remembrance), verbally (kīrtana/japa), and physically (sevā and disciplined conduct). The verse supports this integrated purity of mind–speech–body.
It reflects Vedāṅga-style training in correct and restrained expression—linking inner intention (manas) with articulated speech (vāṇī) and observable actions—useful for śikṣā (phonetics) and vyākaraṇa (regulated usage) as part of disciplined recitation and practice.